A truckload of bootleg souvenir shirts were confiscated by Tacoma police Wednesday night in a parking lot north of the Tacoma Dome, a couple of hours before The Who's performance, said Sgt. Gerry Gross.

Three Mosier, Ore., residents were issued citations for selling without a business license in connection with the seizure, he said.

Police also took possession of a silk-screen printer that was used to mark the counterfeit shirts with The Who's logo.

About four dozen of the shirts already were imprinted with the logo. A like number were awaiting the application of the silk-screen design when they were seized, another police officer said.

The shirts were described as gray, baseball-type shirts with dark sleeves and two buttons. The logo design was applied to a pocket.

U.S. District Court Judge Robert Bryan signed an order Wednesday allowing for the seizure of any bootleg Who merchandise before the group's concert at the Tacoma Dome.

Bootleg merchandise is defined as any item depicting the likeness or logo of The Who or their band members that is not officially licensed by the band or their representatives.

Items seized will be retained by the law firm who brought the lawsuit on behalf of Winterland Concessions, The Who and other plaintiffs. Persons who wish to contest the order are to appear in Bryan's courtroom at 10:30 a.m. Friday.